Liz Schmidt

About Liz Schmidt

I am a mission‑driven consultant partnering with nonprofits and maritime organizations to elevate Corporate Social Responsibility, strengthen workforce development, and build safer, more inclusive workplaces. My work focuses on aligning strategy, operations, and culture so organizations can deliver meaningful, measurable impact.I specialize in helping maritime companies design CSR initiatives that authentically support community needs and in connecting them with nonprofit partners whose missions advance safety, equity, and workforce opportunity across the industry. This includes advising on program design, partnership development, and long‑term impact planning that benefits both mariners and the communities they serve.With experience spanning organizational effectiveness, program development, and maritime workforce initiatives, I support leaders in navigating growth, improving systems, and building trust with stakeholders. My approach blends strategic insight with a deep commitment to ethical, community‑centered outcomes.I work with organizations and leaders who value integrity, long‑term vision, and meaningful change — delivering guidance that strengthens performance, deepens social impact, and supports resilient, high‑functioning teams.

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Women Offshore

   May 2024 — Present

   Leading the organization’s strategic direction and overseeing operations that advance safety, equity, and workforce development across the maritime and offshore industries. Managing programs, partnerships, and initiatives that support mariners’ career advancement, professional development, and access to industry opportunities.Including strengthening organizational systems, expanding workforce development programs, guiding fundraising and grant strategy, producing high‑impact events, and elevating the organization’s public presence through communications, advocacy, and community engagement. She collaborates with industry partners to promote inclusive practices and build pathways that support the next generation of maritime professionals.

Education

• University of Minnesota Duluth

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies

  2007 — 2011

• University of Minnesota Duluth

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication, General

  2007 — 2011

• Florida State University

  Small Business Execuative Program, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

• SeaSchool

  Merchant Mariner Credential, Maritime Studies

  2019 — 2019

Skills

• Public Relations
• Customer Service
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Emergency Management
• Fundraising
• Microsoft Office
• Program Management
• Strategic Planning
• Program Development
• Management
• Team Building
• Community Outreach
• Volunteer Training
• Powerpoint
• Teaching
• Public Speaking
• Editing
• Event Management
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Event Planning
• Facebook
• First Aid
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Volunteer Recruiting